Observed arrival · 2026-08-28
YAMAPASS: Find Your Mountain by Ability
A Japanese hiking assessment that matches a climber’s ability against 326 routes across Japan’s 100 famous mountains.
Field notes
The site combines a self-assessment with a structured index of Japanese mountain routes. Its stated benchmark is 100, representing an upper-end level for realistic general hiking itineraries, while scores above 100 are possible for unusually demanding day hikes. The index groups routes by region and shows route counts, difficulty bands, and individual scores; for example, 皇海山 appears at 82 while 筑波山 appears at 18. A separate winter edition is also presented.
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